Literacy & Language Network
In-person Dates | 10/14, 11/4, 12/9/25, 2/10, 3/10, 5/12/26 Time | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location | OCDE | 200 Kalmus Dr | Costa Mesa Virtual Dates | 1/13/26 & 4/14/26 Time | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost | FREE Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf
| The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) values thework of educators dedicated to the areas of literacy and language.This network is a no-cost monthly opportunity for educators todiscuss current and emerging topics in English Language Arts,English Language Development, and Disciplinary Literacy. If youare a literacy leader in your community, we encourage you to joinour network. |
The Joyful Literacy Classroom: Designing Inclusive Spaces Virtual Dates | 10/8/25, 11/5/25, 12/3/25 Time | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Cost | FREE Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf | Join us for a three-part Zoom series! This no-cost professional development series is designed for induction teachers, with or without their mentors. Each session will explore how to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging literacy environment. Participants who attend all three sessions will receive an OCDE Digital Literacy Badge. Let's build joyful spaces where all students thrive!
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Literacy and Executive Functions Community of Practice Series
Dates | 10/29/25, 1/28/26, 4/1/26 Time | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location | OCDE | 200 Kalmus Dr | Bldg D Cost | FREE
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| Calling all educators involved with Student Study Teams (SSTs)! Is your district refining structures and supports for your SST process? Then this community of practice is for you. Please join us to build team capacity around literacy and executive functions. Bring your team of general education teachers, special education (SPED) teachers, and siteadministrators to learn from and share expertise with colleagues from across the county. Session 1: Planning and Organizing Session 2: Cognitive Flexibility and Working Memory Session 3: Inhibition and Social Understanding
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